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    I hate decisions! How much will resolution affect game performance?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by MrPotsAndPans, Jul 7, 2007.

  1. MrPotsAndPans

    MrPotsAndPans Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I'm pretty decided on getting an IFL90 platform from powernotebooks.com. I now just have to decide between the Sager or the PowerPro J. I've got them configured basically the same, with a wopping $2 difference between the two. The only differences are that the Sager will come with 64 and 32 bit vista, which is sweet, and a WSXGA+ matte on the Sager vs. PowerPro's WXGA+, as well as a 100 gig hard drive vs. the PowerPro's 120 gig (and a tad faster, 7200.2).

    I plan on hooking the laptop up to my 19" widescreen (wich runs at 1440x900) whenever at my desk. I'm assuming I can have the laptop screen shut off so the graphics card only has to push the single monitor, is that right? Either way, I'm pining over the screens, because I wanted to get a lower resolution so games didnt require as much gusto to run, but the WSXGA+ is matte, which I really like. I just need help making this decision, hoping to order on Monday! Thanks!!

    Bifman
     
    MrPotsAndPans, Jul 7, 2007
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  2. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    I'd go with the powerpro, just because of the faster harddrive. The 7200.2 drives are amazing :)
     
    odin243, Jul 7, 2007
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